Agua Clara and Gatun Locks on the Atlantic side

Agua Clara and Gatun Locks on the Atlantic side

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About This Experience in Panama City

This is a 100% private tour I am a certified tour guide and driver. Agua Clara Locks visitors Center is on the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal! Here, tourists gather to witness the incredible operation of the canal’s new locks. From the observation deck, visitors enjoy breathtaking views of Gatun Lake and watch as massive Neo-Panamax ships approach the towering lock gates. The anticipation builds as these colossal vessels, laden with cargo, are carefully guided into the locks. The crowd watches in awe as the water levels rise or fall, lifting or lowering the ships with precision. This seamless dance between engineering and nature connects oceans and continents, offering a front-row seat to one of the world’s greatest feats of human achievement. At Agua Clara, the Panama Canal becomes not just a passageway but an unforgettable spectacle.

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Getting to Panama City

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What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Admission fee
  • crossing the Atlantic Bridge
  • English speaker tour guide
  • Gatun locks

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Tips

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time is included in total tour duration.

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Pickup Time: 10 minutes before departure

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

I pick you up at the hotel, and... 3 hours

I pick you up at the hotel, and then we drive along the road for 55 minutes until we reach the outskirts of Colón on the Atlantic side and 20 more minutes to the Agua Clara Visitor Center, where we will spend almost two hours seeing the locks and the ships and then we return to Panama City, same time driving.

crossing the 4

crossing the 4.6 Kilometer Atlantic Bridge over the Panama Canal with amazing views of the Canal and Colon Bay.

After crossing the Atlantic Bridge we go to... 1 hour

After crossing the Atlantic Bridge we go to Gatun Locks Visitos Center to see the old locks made by the anericans

the lunch is not included in this tour,... 1 hour

the lunch is not included in this tour, but i can give you one hour at this beautiful place if you want.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.

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